HERITAGE TRAIL

Dark Sky Trail

Catch a Shooting Star or Two

With 60,000 acres of conserved lands, the Rangeley Lakes Region is the perfect place to plan your stargazing adventures. Explore our upcoming events to join in a Dark Skies program. 

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Night Sky Tours

Throughout the year we host Night Sky Tours within the Rangeley Lakes Region in partnereship with Northern Stars Planetarium.

 

Please join us in the field on a clear night or enjoy the stars from the comfort of your couch with our videos unlocking the night sky. 

 

Visit our Events page for upcoming programs. 

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Dark Skies for Health

The starlit skies of our childhoods are a vanishing treasure because of the rising light pollution washing out their light. Lighting is often misused and a waste of money which lighting up the sky instead of the ground, which disrupts human health and wildlife behaviors. 

 

Learn about conserving the dark sky and its benefits with our partners, International Dark-Sky Association video, Losing the Dark. 

HERITAGE TRAILS

Dark Skies for Health

The starlit skies of our childhoods are a vanishing treasure because of the rising light pollution washing out their light. Lighting is often misused and a waste of money which lighting up the sky instead of the ground, which disrupts human health and wildlife behaviors. 

 

Learn about conserving the dark sky and its benefits with our partners, International Dark-Sky Association video, Losing the Dark. 

Make a Pledge to be Dark Sky Friendly ✨

Small changes made by many people make a real difference.